The Gold Gloves are selected by a vote of managers and coaches, with an additional 25 percent of the calculation derived from a combination of defensive metrics known as the SABR Defensive Index (SDI).

Simmons had won the award each of the past two years, in addition to two times with the Atlanta Braves earlier in his career.

This season, though, Simmons missed significant time with two injuries. He missed 34 games in May and June with a sprained ankle, and then suffered a similar injury in early August, costing him another month.

Despite the missed time, he still led American League shortstops with 14 defensive runs saved.

For Trout, the Gold Glove has been one of the only significant awards that has eluded him. He’s been included among the top several times, including each of the past two years, but he has never won.

He’s been unfortunate enough to come along at a time when there are other elite defensive center fielders in the league. Also, just before Trout reached the majors the award became position-specific for outfielders. Previously, the top three outfielders won, often allowing for more than one center fielder.

Trout has made no secret of his desire to win the award, and he’s worked hard to upgrade his defense over recent seasons.

Still, the metrics don’t rate him as highly as some of his peers.

In DRS, he ranked ninth out of 18 players with at least 500 innings in center field.

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